My blood test result!?

Question

am i ok? i went for a blood test.. i have thalaesemia btw..

Test Result Reference Range Units

RBC 5.79 4.5 – 6.0 x 10^12/L

HGB 140 130 – 180 g/L

PCV 0.42 0.40 – 0.52 L/L

MCV 71.6 80 – 100 fl

MCH 24.2 27.0 – 32.0 pg

MCHC 337 315 – 345 g/L

RDW 14.7 11.6 – 14.0 CV

PLT 189 140 – 400 x 10^9/L

Answer 1

Given that your haemaglobin is good but your MCV is lower than normal you probably have a haemaglobinopathy trait ie. you are probably a thalassaemia minor.  This is of no great concern unless you are a female and you intend having a child with a partner who is also a thalasaemia minor.  In this case, there would be a 25% chance of you producing a thalassaemia major child which would have major consequences for the child.  You should have a haemaglobin electrophoresis done to establish your status.  If you are a carrier, your partner should also be offered this test.  If you are both carriers, you should have some genetic counselling before having any children.

Answer 2

Your CBC result is fine.  The only slightly abnormal results are your MCV which indicates the size/volume of your red blood cells which are on the small side and your red blood cell distribution (RDW) - meaning you have a wider range of cell sizes but if you have thalessemia minor that would be the reason.

Nothing to worry about.